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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Presbyterians renewing

Reverend Upchurch is leading us through a series of messages on Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds based on the Scriptures such as 1 Corinthians 6:20 which tells us to “glorify God in your body” (1 Cor. 6:20).

February 19th's 5 Cents a Meal offering is sent to the Western North Carolina Presbytery. Twice a year the Presbytery Hunger Committee reviews grant requests from regional ministries working with those who are poor. These agencies must have programs that meet the guidelines adopted by Presbytery, be endorsed by local Presbyterian churches, and representatives must meet with the Hunger Committee. International programs/agencies receiving funds must have been approved by the PCUSA, or else receive approval for Presbytery’s Coordinating Council. The funds are allocated as follows: International projects: 55%; Regional projects: 40%; Education and Administrative costs: up to 5% (with the unused portion allocated to international projects). Madison County's Neighbors in Need program has received grants from the Presbytery Hunger Committee in past years.

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From the January Session minutes

Session approved a "Souper Bowl Sunday" dual offering with monetary gifts to be sent to New Direction Ministries in Madison County and cans of soup for Neighbors in Need. Session approved that on the 3rd Sunday of every month buckets be passed by children to collect change for the 5₵ a Meal Program sent to Presbytery. Genell noted that the last grant given to Neighbors in Need by the 5₵ a Meal Program was for $5,000. Reverend Upchurch reported ecumenical activities including participating in a panel discussion presented by the 1st Baptist Church of Mars Hill for seminary students from varied denominations and singing with the 1st Baptist Church of Marshall's choir in their Christmas program.